Enrollment
398
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pico Rivera, CA
Valencia Academy of the Arts
Federal NCES profile for Valencia Academy of the Arts, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 13/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061218001386
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Valencia Academy of the Arts earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #6 of 9
- elementary schools in Pico Rivera · Resource Index
- 13
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.9:1
- large classes for California
- 63.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Valencia Academy of the Arts has class sizes larger than 79% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Valencia Academy of the Arts ranks #6 of 9 elementary schools in Pico Rivera, CA.
School address
District: El Rancho Unified · California
NCES ID 061218001386 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.9:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
63.5%
vs 55.5% California avg
+14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Valencia Academy of the Arts compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Valencia Academy of the Arts
Valencia Academy of the Arts is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Pico Rivera, California, enrolling 398 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 24.9:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 63.5% lands close to the California typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 398 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 1,700 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #1,486, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (96% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 7/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 398 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Pico Rivera's elementary schools, it stands alongside Rivera Elementary (473 students): Valencia Academy of the Arts is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (24.9:1 vs 24.9:1).
El Rancho Unified also operates El Rancho High (1,995 students) and Rivera Middle (544 students) alongside Valencia Academy of the Arts.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Valencia Academy of the Arts compares
Valencia Academy of the Arts on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.9:1 | ▲ 16% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.5% | ▲ 14% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 398 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.9:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
398
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
63.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
24.9:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 79% in California - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
41.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,802
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 398 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 96.2%
Asian 1.5%
White 1.0%
Two or More 0.5%
African American 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 96.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.4, Valencia Academy of the Arts is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for El Rancho Unified, which includes Valencia Academy of the Arts.
$16,802
Per student
+2%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+1%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.2%
State 61.8%
Federal 14.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Valencia Academy of the Arts Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Rancho High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rivera Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Steam Academy @ Burke | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Park Academy of the Arts | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rivera Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Valencia Academy of the Arts's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,995
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 544
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 534
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 473
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
Similar elementary schools in Pico Rivera
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Rivera Elementary
Standard public school
473 students 24.9:1 students per teacher
Magee Academy of Arts & Sciences
Standard public school
376 students 25.1:1 students per teacher
Rio Vista Elementary
Standard public school
370 students 19.5:1 students per teacher
South Ranchito Dual Language Academy
Standard public school
351 students 19.5:1 students per teacher
Birney Tech Academy
Standard public school
344 students 22.9:1 students per teacher
Durfee Elementary
Standard public school
322 students 23:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~398 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Valencia Academy of the Arts
How many students attend Valencia Academy of the Arts?
Valencia Academy of the Arts has 398 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pico Rivera, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valencia Academy of the Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at Valencia Academy of the Arts is 24.9:1, which is 16% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 59% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Valencia Academy of the Arts?
63.5% of students at Valencia Academy of the Arts are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Valencia Academy of the Arts?
The largest demographic group at Valencia Academy of the Arts is Hispanic or Latino at 96.2% of enrollment, in Pico Rivera, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Valencia Academy of the Arts?
Valencia Academy of the Arts has a Resource Investment Index of 13/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Valencia Academy of the Arts rank among elementary schools in Pico Rivera?
By Resource Investment Index, Valencia Academy of the Arts ranks #6 of 9 elementary schools in Pico Rivera, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Pico Rivera on the city page.
Is Valencia Academy of the Arts a good school?
Valencia Academy of the Arts earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in El Rancho Unified?
Besides Valencia Academy of the Arts, El Rancho Unified also operates El Rancho High (1,995 students), Rivera Middle (544 students), and Steam Academy @ Burke (534 students). See the El Rancho Unified district page for the complete list.
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